Ok, I am in Pucallpa. With one guy from Canada, we were the only tourist in the bus. So I assume that all gringos are taking direct fly to Iquitos. No wonder, it took 20h to get to Pucalpa, but it was worth it. Of course if you have time.

For only 70 S/. I had comfortable bus, with two real meals included. But the best thing on the way were landscapes.

Pucallpa is small, port town that lives from river transport. I found a cargo boat, that is taking passengers as well. I took a cabin for 150 S/. with shower and toilet, it is small but enough. I hope that food is also included

Other option for tourist to spend that 5 days on the boat, is buying a place for their hammock for 70 to 90 S/. but a hammock is another 25-50S/. so the price do not vary that much from cabin, and it is not that safe.

Anyway I bought cheap hammock for 23 S/. just for make this trip more comfortable, after all I hope to use it again on my way back from Iquitos to Tarapoto. I just wonder how many spiders I will eat during nights

“Henry”, that is said to be the best boat, was very busy. Workers were almost running loading and unloading cargo from the ship.

For next 4-5 days I will be on my boat without internet, mobile connection. Just me, ship and the river. I am on the dark side of the moon

take care

update 22-08-2007

I am still in Pucallpa, we supposed to leave yesterday at 6 o’clock, but as I am still in Peru, we will probably start journey today about 2. They have few trucks to unpack